Mark Trinham has spent 30 years building a thriving full-time art practice without formal business training—creating large-scale public artworks, running a successful collaboration company, and maintaining creative independence. In this conversation, Mark reveals how he moved from illustration and graphic design into public art and sculpture, developed a sustainable business model that keeps him booked 18 months ahead, and learned when to say no after decades of saying yes to everything.You'll discover how Mark positions accumulated expertise in environmental connection and place-based storytelling as premium capability, why collaboration amplifies rather than dilutes artistic voice, and how he's now creating space for fine art practice after 30 years of commissioned work. This isn't intended to be a motivational interview about following your passion—the intent is to provide you with the practical insight into what it takes to build recognised expertise, navigate pricing without business training, and sustaining creative work across several decades. And, to actually do that and succeed as an artist.Resources Mentioned, all in AustraliaOrganizations & Networks:Regional Arts VictoriaSurf Coast Arts - TorquayVenues & Creative Spaces:Ashmore Arts, TorquayCowrie Market, TorquayProjects & Artworks:Torquay Mosaic Sundial (1995) - Mark's first public art projectDiamantina Shire Land Art, near BetootaWildlife Collector Cards Project (2009-2014) - 135 A3-sized realistic paintings of local wildlife for LandcarePublications:Bush Tails, The Quest - written by Ali Cork, illustrated by Mark TrinhamMusic:Moonah (band) recently released fifth CD "Ghost Country" (EP). Lucy and The Night Sky - Nine-piece band that Mark and his Moonah bandmates backed as supporting musicians.Nightjar Independent Arts Festival - Arts market with food vendors and live musicContact & Portfolio:Instagram: @marktrinham - Mark's primary platform for current work updates and postsFacebook: Website: marktrinham.com.au (currently under development/updatingNote: Mark also mentioned owning property in Norther Support the showConnect with Nigel Rawlins website https://wisepreneurs.com.au/Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelrawlins/Twitter https://twitter.com/wisepreneurs Please support the podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2311675/supporters/newStay one step ahead with The Wisepreneurs Insider newsletterAs a subscriber, you'll get: Sneak peeks at upcoming must-listen podcast episodes and guests Bonus wisdom straight from recent guest experts Marketing tips to attract your ideal clients Productivity hacks to streamline your independent business And more exclusive insights are delivered right to your inbox! Don't miss out on these invaluable resources Subscribe now and gain the edge you need to survive and thrive as a wisepreneur https://wisepreneurs.com.au/newsletter

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